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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1972
Page
6
A religious exhortation warns against false prophets and teachers who disguise themselves as faithful workers. It cites biblical verses from Matthew, John, Acts, Romans, and Thessalonians about wolves in sheep’s clothing, guarding against division, discord, and deception to protect the church and believers.
In a tongue in cheek note from Johnson grass farm on Rt 3, the Peach Creek Philosopher mocks state governors as an oppressed minority in Washington. The writer cites the National Governors Conference where revenue sharing tops the agenda and urges readers to write their representatives.
Return From El Paso reports a two week vacation with Mr and Mrs Ralph Dickson Karen and Russ by plane. Russ participated in Andress High School commencement May 30 as part of a 400 student ceremony. Karen also graduated May 30, mother’s birthday noted. daughter Karen also graduated in 1968 on her mother’s birthday. Henry Welfel Jr a May Shiner High School graduate enrolled in Blinn College Buc caneer Band for fall 1972.
A starry Corpus Christi birthday surprise honored Clement Kasparek at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kasparek with dancing, accordion music, and a carrot and pineapple cake. Attendees included family from Yoakum Shiner Houston and San Antonio and a second gathering the next day at Ben Caka’s home featured a dinner of Cornish hens roast and dressing.
Barbara Ann Moeller bride elect of Larry Janecek of Moulton was honored at a Come and Go shower at the Shiner VFW Home on May 27 1972. Guests called 7 to 9 pm. Mary Ann Moeller led the event with helpers listed. The honoree and relatives received corsages while gifts were displayed and registered. A pink white themed lunch followed with cake and sandwiches. Hostess gift was an upright Eureka vacuum cleaner. 5-00-5-0-0-, Mrs. Frank C. Malina returned to duties Monday at Williford Drug after a week's vacation leave.
VFW Auxiliary meets with Ladies Auxiliary to Shiner Memorial Post No 6209 in regular session at 8 p.m. President Sadie Erdelt presides as officers are listed, minutes read, communications reviewed, and sympathy and get well cards noted. Delegates appointed. treasurer reports accepted. social hour follows.
Carolyn Krpec daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Krpec was named Girl of the Year for 1971 72 in the Future Homemakers of America at Shiner High School. She served as FHA secretary and president, attended the University of Houston area meeting and state convention in Dallas, and plans to enter UH in the fall. George Kruse family reunion at Morris Community Center near Yoakum on May 28 noted four of his nine children survive.
Mr and Mrs Elo Pfeil spent last Monday in New Braunfels with the Melford Haag family. On Wednesday they visited the Otis Blohms in Houston and helped Audry Lynn celebrate her first birthday. They also saw the H B Botard family and Miss Peggy Jean Blohm. Friday they traveled to Lake Somerville for the weekend. Mr Pfeil was on vacation leave from duties at C B Welhausen Foodcraft.
Franklin Darilek was promoted to computer operations officer effective June 1 1972 by Victoria Bank And Trust directors. He joined in 1969 as a machine operator, became supervisor in 1970, and operations supervisor in 1972 before this promotion. He is a Moulton native and Army Reserve sergeant.
Family gathering notes the December 10 1971 death of Leon T Kruse at the VA Hospital Houston. A January 1972 birth, Jennifer Lynn Gerrard, joins the clan. Attendees range from Shiner Yoakum Point Comfort Port Lavaca Sweet Home Hallettsville Victoria Cuero and Houston with Raymond J Kruse and Raymond Lambert chairing.
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